Goodbye to the Mercedes SLC, which is disappearing due to lack of buyer interest but is going out with a special edition

When it hit the market in 1996, the Mercedes SLC became a model many users wanted to own. In fact, in the United States alone, a major Mercedes market, 12,930 units were registered as sold in 2000. In 2018, however, only 1,993 units of this model were sold. A lack of interest in the German brand’s car, which the company has taken note of, and for which it has announced that at some point in the fourth quarter of 2019 it will stop manufacturing the Mercedes SLC.

But those who still trust this model and want to have one in their garage can still enjoy the Mercedes SLC in the form of a special edition that will mark the end of the model. The Mercedes SLC Final Edition pays tribute to the legendary German roadster with various special decorative elements to offer a fitting farewell to the convertible model. In the United States, one of the main markets where it wants to maintain a presence with this model, the Mercedes SLC 300 will feature Selenite Grey exterior paint with gloss black finishes and 18-inch alloy wheels.

A special edition to say goodbye to the Mercedes SLC

The

Mercedes SLC Final Edition

is based on the AMG variant, so the sporty spirit is present in the sport-styled bumpers, a suspension also focused on sportiness, and a braking system suited to all this equipment. Inside we find sport seats with Nappa leather upholstery in two tones, grey seat belts, and carbon detailing. The interior trim features various glossy decorative elements and heated seats, including at the neck thanks to the AIRSCARF system.

The special Mercedes SLC43 Final Edition will come in Yellowstone colour, with 18-inch alloy wheels in matt black. As for the engines powering the Mercedes SLC 300 Final Edition, there is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, delivering 241 CV and a maximum torque of 370 Nm. This unit allows acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h.

The AMG version features a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine producing 385 CV and a maximum torque of 520 Nm, with a top speed of 250 km/h. Although the top speed remains the same, the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration is 4.6 seconds. In Europe buyers will be able to choose between two more options. The Mercedes SLC 180 Final Edition will have a 1.6-litre turbo engine with 154 CV and a maximum torque of 250 Nm, while the Mercedes SLC 200 will have a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine offering 181 CV and a maximum torque of 300 Nm.

Deliveries will reach Europe in March, with prices starting at 41,536.95 euros for the SLC 180 up to 65,045.40 euros for the Mercedes SLC 43. Have you already chosen yours?